12 Expert Tips That'll Make Your Small Space Feel so Much Bigger

By Holly E. Thomas, Refinery29

Sometimes, the reality of living in a tiny studio can be a little overwhelming - so, we've called in the big guns to help all you small-space dwellers outsmart your square footage and actually love where you live. Our team of experts includes local interiors pros and design bloggers, and they all know a thing or two about making the most of mini abodes. Excuse our hyperbole, but their so-smart tips (and decor finds!) might just change your life.

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"Layer a smaller rug - such as a zebra or cow hide - over a larger sisal rug. You probably already have some kind of 4' x 6' rug kicking around, but putting it over a bare floor can look pokey in a small room. Layer it over a much larger sisal or seagrass [rug], and the space will seem larger."
Photo by: Courtesy of HGTV/Nicole Gibbons
"Layer a smaller rug - such as a zebra or cow hide - over a larger sisal rug. You probably already have some kind of 4' x 6' rug kicking around, but putting it over a bare floor can look pokey in a small room. Layer it over a much larger sisal or seagrass [rug], and the space will seem larger."

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